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Black Oak Investments (CYS:BLOAK) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Black Oak Investments had a gross margin of 85.61% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Black Oak Investments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Black Oak Investments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Black Oak Investments's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CYS:BLOAK vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Black Oak Investments's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Black Oak Investments Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Black Oak Investments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Black Oak Investments's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Black Oak Investments (CYS:BLOAK) has a Gross Margin % of 85.61% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Black Oak Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.72. Over the past decade, Black Oak Investments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.07 to 92.85.
Is Black Oak Investments' Gross Margin % too high?
Black Oak Investments' current Gross Margin % of 85.61% is near median its 10-year median of 89.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.07 to a high of 92.85. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.41. Black Oak Investments' value of 85.61% is 49.1% above this industry median. Overall, Black Oak Investments has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Oak Investments' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
Black Oak Investments' Gross Margin % of 85.61% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.41. Black Oak Investments' value of 85.61% is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Black Oak Investments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.07 to 92.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.72 vs. the industry median of 57.41, Black Oak Investments has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.41, based on 546 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Black Oak Investments's current Gross Margin % of 85.61% is 49.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Black Oak Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Black Oak Investments's current Gross Margin % is 85.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Oak Investments stock overvalued right now?
Black Oak Investments (CYS:BLOAK) has a current Gross Margin % of 85.61%. The current Gross Margin % is 85.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.72 and 49.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.41. Black Oak Investments' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Black Oak Investments (CYS:BLOAK), the current Gross Margin % is 85.61% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Black Oak Investments Plc is a dynamic holding company specializing in strategic acquisitions and management of diverse businesses. Its focus on long-term growth and prudent asset management.
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